Fort Manoel

wikipedia - 14 Sep 2016Fort Manoel (Maltese: Forti Manoel or Fortizza Manoel) is a star fort on Manoel Island in Gżira, Malta. It was built in the 18th century by the Order of Saint John, during the reign of Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena, after whom it is named. The British military took over the fort in 1800 and it remained in use by them until 1964. The fort was severely damaged in World War II, but it was restored and it is now in good condition.

Lovin Malta (press release) - 16 Mar 2018
However, its days seem numbered now that development consortium MIDI has started filing applications with the Planning Authority as per a concession it had signed with the government back in 2000 that will see Manoel Island transformed into a mini ...

Times of Malta - 14 Mar 2018
The Gżira local council has signed a guardianship agreement with Manoel Island developers Midi with the goal of guaranteeing protection and public access to the island's heritage buildings, foreshore, and green areas. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who ...

MaltaToday - 05 Mar 2018
MIDI plc will soon be entering into a guardianship agreement, regarding Manoel Island, with the Gzira local council, which will bind the company to ensure that Fort Manoel is used in a manner which guarantees public access to the fort. It will also ...

Times of Malta - 18 Mar 2018
The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) Equity Total Return Index partially recouped the previous week's 0.166 per cent loss, having advanced by 0.15 per cent, to close at 8,661.208 points. Turnover increased to €2.7 million from the previous week's €1.7 ...

Times of Malta - 18 Mar 2018
Last Wednesday, the company announced that the previously announced guardianship deed with the Manoel Island Foundation and the Gżira local council in respect of Manoel Island is now in effect. The development will start once the necessary planning ...

Times of Malta - 28 Feb 2018
It was accepted despite strong opposition. The Floriana lines were constructed, though alterations or additions were made. Laparelli, completed his suggestions in 1645. Later, in 1681, Gutenberg proposed the construction of three bastions in front of ...

Times of Malta - 26 Sep 2017
To celebrate World Tourism Day, Midi plc is welcoming visitors to the recently-restored Fort Manoel. World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27 with the aim of fostering awareness among the international community of theimportance of ...

Malta Independent Online - 03 Nov 2017
MIDI will preserve, improve and deliver more than 80,000 sqm of new green/family park space around Manoel Island, including Fort Manoel and the Island's foreshore, for the general public to enjoy for the long term. * Fort Manoel is destined to become a ...

Fort Worth Star Telegram - 12 Mar 2018
The rumors have scared off Manoel da Silva's family. The 57-year-old retiree said his adult children and his wife are refusing to get vaccinated, citing stories of people who were sickened by the vaccine and concerns about the partial doses. "There are ...

Times of Malta - 02 Apr 2017
The restoration of various important heritage sites within Tigné Point and Manoel Island is an ongoing process and to date more than €20 million have been invested in the restoration of St George's Chapel and the majestic Fort Manoel. The public will ...

Times of Malta - 01 Jun 2017
Work on the restoration of an ancient funerary chapel that formed part of the Lazzaretto quarantine hospital in Manoel Island is nearing completion. Work is also in an advanced stage on another section of the complex where livestock used to be kept in ...

Times of Malta - 08 Apr 2017
The magnificent Fort Manoel has stood majestically overlooking Marsamxett Harbour as a fine example to Malta's baroque military architecture since the early 18th century. Yet few have had the opportunity to explore this fortress. MIDI plc will be ...

Lovin Malta (press release) - 02 Nov 2017
A video showcasing the Manoel Island Masterplan has been unveiled as part of a new website specifically dedicated to the project. This follow MIDI's submission of what they're calling a "revised Masterplan for the restoration and redevelopment of ...

Malta Independent Online - 22 Mar 2017
A replica bronze bust of Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena was returned to its rightful place on the main gate of Fort Manoel earlier this week during a ceremonial event held on site. The event was attended by Mr Luke Coppini - CEO, MIDI p.l.c. together ...

Times of Malta - 28 Feb 2018
Another act to look out for is the literally gravity defying Aria by Italian dance company No Gravity at the Manoel Theatre on July 8. The dance performance melds baroque music and costume with fantastic costumes, stilts and delicacy. The summer ...

Times of Malta - 22 Mar 2017
Seventeen years ago, Midi consortium was granted a lucrative land deal by the Nationalist administration to build luxury apartments at Tignè Point in return for restoring Fort Manoel and, as an additional sweetener, developing a luxury “Mediterranean ...

Times of Malta - 25 Nov 2017
Despite significant improvements to the Manoel Island masterplan, there should not be any commercial development in this valuable and important place, Moviment Graffitti said. "Manoel Island should serve as a stark reminder of how senseless it is to ...

Times of Malta - 04 Mar 2018
The season opens with the Malta World Music Festival on May 18 and 19, which will be held at Fort St Elmo. Under the artistic direction of Renzo Spiteri, the festival has become an important addition to the country's national cultural calendar as it ...